Health Assessment - Chapter 13:
Abdomen And Gastrointestinal System
Exam 2024-2025 Questions And Answers
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A patient tells the nurse, "I've been having pain in my belly for several days that
gets worse after eating." Which datum from the symptom analysis is consistent
with the nurse's suspicion of peptic ulcer disease?
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,a. Gnawing epigastric pain radiates to the back or shoulder that worsens after
eating.
b. Sharp midepigastric pain radiates to the jaw.
c. Intermittent cramping pain in the left lower quadrant is relieved by defecation.
d. Colicky pain is felt near the umbilicus with vomiting and constipation. - a.
Gnawing epigastric pain radiates to the back or shoulder that worsens after
eating.
During an assessment for abdominal pain, a patient reports a colicky abdominal
pain and pain in the right shoulder that gets worse after eating fried foods. What
question does the nurse ask to confirm the suspicion of cholelithiasis?
a. "Have you noticed any swelling in your ankles or feet at the end of the day?"
b. "Have you noticed a change in the color of your urine or stools?"
c. "Have you vomited up any blood in the last 24 hours?"
d. "Have you experienced fever, chills, or sweating?" - b. "Have you noticed a
change in the color of your urine or stools?"
A patient reports having frequent heartburn. Which question does the nurse ask
in response to this information?
a. "Has your abdomen been distended when you feel the heartburn?"
b. "What have you eaten in the last 24 hours?"
c. "Is there a history of heart disease in your family?"
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, d. "How long after eating do you have heartburn?" - d. "How long after eating do
you have heartburn?"
A patient reports having abdominal distention. The nurse notices that the
patient's sclerae are yellow. What question is appropriate for the nurse to ask in
response to this information?
a. "Has there been a change in your usual pattern of urination?"
b. "Have you had any nausea or vomiting?"
c. "Has there been a change in your bowel habits?"
d. "Have you had indigestion or heartburn?" - b. "Have you had any nausea or
vomiting?"
A patient reports having abdominal distention and having vomited several times
yesterday and today. What question is appropriate for the nurse to ask in
response to this information?
a. "Has there been a change in your usual pattern of urination?"
b. "Did you have heartburn before the vomiting?"
c. "What did the vomitus look like?"
d. "Have you noticed a change in the color of your urine or stools?" - c. "What did
the vomitus look like?"
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